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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-14/nintendo-revives-80s-era-console-to-attract-donkey-kong-fans
Quote:
The NES Classic Edition is a mini replica of the company’s first console, which was released in the U.S. in 1985 and became an instant hit. The original device revived in-home gaming and housed some of Nintendo’s most iconic titles including Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda.
No idea how much it will cost, or if you'll be able to use games that don't come with it...
...and sorry if you thought it was the new new Nintendo. :)
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loads of "deals" on hukd about it, I think predictably shopto is the cheapest at the mo, then zavvi who may/may not honour their price depending on who what you believe ;)
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/mini-nes-with-30-built-games-47-86-shopto-2480780
and no, you can only play the 30 games that come with it.
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A decent games list but RRP $60 so currently £45ish plus tax. No more games, no Internet, no thanks.
NES Classic Edition Games:
Balloon Fight
Bubble Bobble
Castlevania
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Dr. Mario
Excitebike
Final Fantasy
Galaga
Ghosts N Goblins
Gradius
Ice Climber
Kid Icarus
Kirby's Adventure
Mario Bros.
Mega Man 2
Metroid
Ninja Gaiden
Pac-Man
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
StarTropics
Super C
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Tecmo Bowl
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Probably cheaper (but way less legal) to get a Raspberry Pi, emulator and controller adapter...
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Now with a way to add your own ROMs:
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/01/hackers-unlock-nes-classic-upload-new-games-via-usb-cable/
No compatibility list as yet.
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Developers hid a message for the hackers:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-01-10-nintendo-hid-secret-message-for-hackers-within-nes-mini
TL;DR version:
Quote:
"This is the hanafuda captain speaking. Launching emulation in 3...2...1. Many efforts, tears and countless hours have been put into this jewel. So, please keep this place tidied up and don't break everything! Cheers, the hanafuda captain."
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Apparently a (probably unsurprising to some) market in clones has sprung up since it was discontinued:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/07/bootleg-nes-classics-flood-market-to-fill-demand-that-nintendo-wont/
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Coming back to stores soon:
https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/14/nintendos-nes-classic-will-return-to-u-s-retail-stores-on-june-29/
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I wanted one of these first time round but never imagined Nintendo would stop making them while demand was so high but couldn't bring myself to pay the ridiculous prices scalpers were charging so I'm glad they are bringing it back.